Win–loss record (pitching)
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In baseball and softball, a win–loss record is a statistic that indicates the number of wins and losses credited to a pitcher. For example, a 20–10 win–loss record would represent 20 wins and 10 losse
Denny McLain pitched to a 31–6 record during the 1968 Major League Baseball season.
Save (baseball)
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In baseball, a save is credited to a pitcher who finishes a game for the winning team under certain circumstances. A save can be earned by entering a game in which his team is leading by three or fewe
Win–loss record (pitching)
…to have no decision. In certain situations, another pitcher on the winning team who pitched in relief of the winning pitcher can be credited with a save, and holds can be awarded to relief pitchers on both sides, but these are never awarded to the pitcher who is awarded the win. The decisions are awarded…
Mariano Rivera is the MLB all-time leader in saves.
Bill Singer was credited with the first official save, in 1969.
Heath Bell is congratulated by San Diego Padres teammates after a save in 2009
Goose Gossage, namesake of the proposed "goose egg"